We did that run last year with 5.5"
draft
Left key west at 9 am
Sailed up Hawkes channel and headed toward South Riding Rock by the time we got to 7 mile bridge
Got to Riding Rock at day light
Sailed across the banks and through the NW Channel by night fall
Heaved too in front of Chubb until day light and sailed in
Chubb cay staff were great - pulled right up to
fuel dock and took on a few gallons out of curtesy, they had one of the dock hands drive us over to the
airport (5 min) to hand in our paperwork and pay our $300.
I tipped the driver $20 for his help. We sailed on to Xumas after eating breakfast at Chub
Highly recommend clearing at Chub if you cross the banks
Avoid Nassau at all costs but if you have to go then contact the new Bay Street Marina and ask for the manager Jackie - she will take care of you